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Grow QuestionsDetermining Trichome Readiness: Advice on Equipment or Techniques

Determining Trichome Readiness: Advice on Equipment or Techniques

kansasscott725started grow question 4 years ago

I absolutely suck at harvesting and using the mini 🔬to determine trichome readiness. I don't have a steady hand, and it takes me forever to see if it's clear, milky, or amber. I see a lot of people on here with some ridiculously amazing up close photos of even their trichomes.

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Murica887answered grow question 4 years ago

Jewellers loop on Amazon are cheap. USB microscope are cheap and great for the not so steady hand. Stacks some cups and stuff to raise it to the height. I use the jewellers loop with my phone and it works great for me.

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